Quintessential California Bungalow circa 1917 exuding pride of ownership in the heart of Pasadena. Set back on a tree lined street with an expansive 9,410 SQFT flat lot Zoned RM-12, this property is brimming with opportunity. Whether you're looking to add an ADU for rental income, renovate the main home and design a resort-style backyard with pool & patio, build a duplex, or create your custom dream home (buyer to verify all), this lot offers the flexibility to bring your vision to life. An inviting front porch greets you upon entry and leads you into this charming residence featuring gleaming wood flooring, wood framed windows, central air & heat, a whole house fan, tankless water heater, and an open living room and dining area. The bright kitchen offers a cozy breakfast nook, solid surface counter tops, updated cabinets with pull-outs, pantry cabinet, plus there's a convenient indoor laundry room. Bedrooms are ample sized and the 3rd bedroom can be a den or a guest suite with its own entry and a beautifully remodeled bathroom. The sprawling lot is fully gated, has numerous fruit trees, and an oversized 2 car detached garage. Centrally located and moments from Old Town Pasadena, The Rose Bowl, Brookside Golf Club, Caltech, Pasadena City College, The Huntington Library, vibrant shopping and dining, scenic parks, hiking trails, and major freeways. A rare offering with both character and potential in one of Pasadena's most sought after neighborhoods.
For sale
$899,000
1531 Mentone Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
3beds
1,300sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
9,413.32 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$692/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Numerous fruit treesInviting front porchBright kitchenTree lined streetBeautifully remodeled bathroomCozy breakfast nookWhole house fan
- 6 days
- on Zillow |
- 1,995 |
- 153 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 09:16am
Listed by:
David Rothblum DRE # 01332525 323-487-1155,
RE/MAX One 818-366-3300
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25529623

Travel times
Tour with a buyer’s agent
Tour with a buyer’s agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Inside
Features
- Dining Area, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Driveway Gate, Garage - 2 Car, RV Possible, Garage Is Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Interior Steps
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Block,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 9,413.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 63 x 150
- Features: Back Yard, Curbs, Front Yard, Lawn, Sidewalks, Lot-Level/Flat
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 5728008059
- Zoning: PSR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: California Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $692/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $58,167
- Annual tax amount: $1,069
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Exclusions: Dining room light fixture and stove in kitchen
- Loading
- Loading